Lead Diver

Lead Diver - ( 2200047A )

Description

Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. We are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we're hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented full-time Lead Diver who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that's focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Our team members are involved in a variety of projects that may include endangered species assessments, habitat restoration, water resources management, infrastructure assessment, water quality assessment, scientific and commercial diving. We are seeking exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in natural sciences to join our team and advance their career.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leads and is a contributing team member on the Stantec scientific dive team;
• Leads, coaches and provides mentoring to scientific dive team using Surface Supplied Air and SCUBA setups. May act as advisor and works collaboratively with onsite diving operations team, coordinating day to day assignments, operations and supporting problem resolution;
• The Lead is responsible for the planning and executing project field programs as required;
• Conduct freshwater mussel survey, bathymetric surveys and sediment sampling;
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of diving equipment;
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of boats, trucks, and other field equipment;
• Prepare and enforce dive plans, job hazard analysis, and emergency management plans for projects;
• Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments;
• Ability to record and track dive and maintenance logs;
• Data analysis and report writing;
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel for prolonged periods for field assignments; and
• The position will primarily work on job sites. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to work well with others;
• Strong commitment to safe work operations;
• Strong communication skills necessary to interact with management and clients.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree in applicable field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Prior mussel survey experience and advanced boat operation skills preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
• ADCI Air Diver certification with a minimum of 1-year of experience and/or AAUS scientific diver certification required.
• State Issued Driver's License required and DOT Driver certification preferred.
• Current Physical, First-Aid, Oxygen, CPR certification or the ability to obtain within one month.
• Ability to pass U.S. Army Corps of Engineers background check required

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

• Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.
• In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.
• Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years.
• Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and America's Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : United States-Ohio-Cincinnati

Organization : BC-1734 Water-US North Central

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 12, 2022, 9:29:11 AM

Req ID: 2200047A

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans